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I am Olwethu Simelane, a results-driven Production Director and Audio Engineer with 4 years of experience in live event production, technical operations, and business management. I am pursuing a BCom in Accounting Sciences at UNISA to strengthen budgeting, auditing, and financial reporting. I have delivered 12+ large-scale productions while overseeing budgets, cost control, and financial reporting processes. As the founder of a production company and a published choral arranger/composer, I blend African choral traditions with contemporary gospel, leading ensembles and coordinating technical teams to deliver performance-ready works for institutions and international collaborations.…I am Olwethu Simelane, a results-driven Production Director and Audio Engineer with 4 years of experience in live event production, technical operations, and business management. I am pursuing a BCom in Accounting Sciences at UNISA to strengthen budgeting, auditing, and financial reporting. I have delivered 12+ large-scale productions while overseeing budgets, cost control, and financial reporting processes. As the founder of a production company and a published choral arranger/composer, I blend African choral traditions with contemporary gospel, leading ensembles and coordinating technical teams to deliver performance-ready works for institutions and international collaborations.

Olwethu Mpumelelo Simelane

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I am Olwethu Simelane, a results-driven Production Director and Audio Engineer with 4 years of experience in live event production, technical operations, and business management. I am pursuing a BCom in Accounting Sciences at UNISA to strengthen budgeting, auditing, and financial reporting. I have delivered 12+ large-scale productions while overseeing budgets, cost control, and financial reporting processes. As the founder of a production company and a published choral arranger/composer, I blend African choral traditions with contemporary gospel, leading ensembles and coordinating technical teams to deliver performance-ready works for institutions and international collaborations.…I am Olwethu Simelane, a results-driven Production Director and Audio Engineer with 4 years of experience in live event production, technical operations, and business management. I am pursuing a BCom in Accounting Sciences at UNISA to strengthen budgeting, auditing, and financial reporting. I have delivered 12+ large-scale productions while overseeing budgets, cost control, and financial reporting processes. As the founder of a production company and a published choral arranger/composer, I blend African choral traditions with contemporary gospel, leading ensembles and coordinating technical teams to deliver performance-ready works for institutions and international collaborations.

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I am Olwethu Simelane, a results-driven Production Director and Audio Engineer with 4 years of experience in live event production, technical operations, and business management. I am pursuing a BCom in Accounting Sciences at UNISA to strengthen budgeting, auditing, and financial reporting. I have delivered 12+ large-scale productions while overseeing budgets, cost control, and financial reporting processes.

As the founder of a production company and a published choral arranger/composer, I blend African choral traditions with contemporary gospel, leading ensembles and coordinating technical teams to deliver performance-ready works for institutions and international collaborations.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Afrikaans

Fluent

Xhosa

Fluent

Southern Sotho

Fluent

Tswana

Fluent

Work Experience

Network Systems and Tech Support at MAFOKO Security Patrols

August 1, 2024 - Present

Managed LAN infrastructure, server configuration, and network maintenance for commercial clients, installed biometric access control systems, and supported multi-site installations within defined SLAs, reducing downtime and improving operational efficiency.

Assistant Music Director (Internship) at University of Pretoria Youth Choir

January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024

Led music production and live performance initiatives, facilitated technical workshops for 80+ participants, coordinated cross-functional production teams, implemented Pro Tools and Logic Pro workflows, and contributed to budget-conscious planning and outreach.

Production Lead at SunBet Arena / University of Pretoria Alumni Group

January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024

Directed large-scale live productions for multinational cultural exchanges, coordinating 30+ technicians and engineers, overseeing pre-production planning, technical testing, and performance execution for diplomatic stakeholders.

Production Lead at UP Youth Development Foundation / Emperors Palace

January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026

Directed large-scale live productions for multinational cultural exchanges, coordinating 12+ technicians and stage personnel, overseeing pre-production planning and performance execution for international stakeholders.

FOH, Monitor & RF Engineer at AFM National Youth

January 1, 2025 - Present

Managed front-of-house mixing, in-ear monitoring, and RF coordination for weekly live services; optimized gain staging and wireless frequency management; supported volunteer teams to ensure consistent delivery.

FOH, Monitor & RF Engineer at Mmuso Church Youth

January 1, 2025 - Present

Managed FOH mixing, in-ear monitoring, and RF coordination for Sunday services with 1000 attendees per Sunday; maintained wireless integrity and supported volunteer teams for consistent live execution.